Care professional

Home Instead

Hedge EndOn-siteEst. £26k - £32k (similar roles)full timeHealth Care ProviderPosted 2 days agoEarly applicant likely

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👐 What we offer - Weekdays: £13.80 per hour | Weekends: £14.20 per hour - Paid mileage between client visits - Ongoing paid training & development: £12.71 per hour - Earn while you learn through supervised shadowing (£13.80 per hour) - Supportive management and a friendly team environment - Career progression opportunities — including roles as Senior Care Professional - Blue Light Discount – Exclusive perks for our heroes - £200 Referral Bonus – Refer a friend who starts work and get rewarded! - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support for your wellbeing Time-and-a-Half Pay on Bank Holidays – Extra pay for your holidays 📚 Training & Development All new Care Assistants complete 2 days of training to prepare for their role, followed by ongoing support and development. You’ll also receive specialist training, including dementia care, to help you grow and deliver the highest quality care. 🌟 What We’re Looking For: - Morning availability (essential) - At least 2 evenings per week (essential) - Availability every other weekend (essential) - Car drivers with a valid licence & access to own vehicle (REQUIRED) 👐 What You’ll Be Doing: - Personal Care & Daily Tasks: Assist clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meals, medication reminders, and mobility - Comfort & Well-being: Deliver care respectfully, maintain privacy, monitor health, and enhance clients’ quality of life - Companionship & Emotional Support: Provide friendly interaction, engage in activities, and reduce loneliness - Promoting Independence: Encourage clients to do tasks they can manage, support safe mobility, and foster self-confidence at home 📋 Qualifications: - Compassion & Empathy: A warm, approachable personality with the ability to connect meaningfully with older people - Professionalism: Dedicated and responsible, with a genuine passion for delivering the highest quality of care - Communication Skills: Positive outlook and ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English - Eligibility: Right to work in the UK - Mobility: Full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle, as travel between client visits is required

About Home Instead

Home Instead provides in-home care services for older people, sending care professionals to visit clients at their homes to provide companionship, help with daily tasks like cooking and housework, and assistance with accessing their community. The company hires care assistants and care professionals to work flexible shifts including evenings and weekends visiting clients in their local areas.

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